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Removing the External Door Handle on a Mercedes SLK

Model: Mercedes Slk R170, MK 1 - Years 1997-2004
Part: Handle

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove the external opening handle of a Mercedes SLK second series door in simple steps. First, open the door and remove the side screws of the handle to detach the first rectangular piece, then pull the handle backwards to remove it. At this point, separate all the mechanisms from the handle and install the new one; simply insert it and secure it with the screw. Finally, follow the reverse procedure to reassemble the component!

Updated on 16 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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